Job Vacancy at Industrial Promotion Services for Senior Agronomists  in Kenya 2013

 

Industrial Promotion Services (K) Ltd (IPS) is an Affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).
 
Senior Agronomists
The IPS group, a leading player in the East African agro-processing industry, is seeking applications from qualified dynamic candidates to fill the above mentioned positions.

The Role

Responsible for the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen crop production/management and deliver commercially viable and sustainable results in respect of costs and yields.
The exciting role provides a vital link between the field and the production/processing division of the business ensuring that this part of the overall supply chain is seamless.
Considerable technical knowledge as well as sound communication, commercial and planning skills are a requirement of this role.
 
Key Qualifications and Competencies
  • Minimum Holder of Diploma/Bsc in Horticulture or any tropical agriculture related course.
  • Over five years production experience in any of the following crops, Legumes, Tomatoes, Potatoes and Fruits, either in a plantation environment or with small scale holder schemes.
  • Willing to travel and work within East Africa with minimum supervision.
  • Should be people oriented and have demonstrated leadership skills, proven integrity, self driven and self motivated.
  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
  • Business Development skills and Commercial/Business acumen.
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application together with an updated Curriculum Vitae to careers@ipskenya.com by 5.00 pm, 15th September 2013.



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